Planning Application Details

P23/S3847/S73Application Type: Section 73 (Show Map - opens in new window)
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Description
Variation of conditions 10 (external planting) and 11 (parking provision) on application P21/S2646/FUL - to allow client to carry the works and maintenance out themselves as part of Edmonds Park ongoing management operations. New planting scheme. (The construction of a new single storey pavilion providing sports changing rooms and a multi-functional community space together with related facilities. External hard and soft landscaping, sports and play equipment, bicycle storage and improved parking arrangements).
Location
Edmonds Park Park Road Didcot OX11 8QE
Grid Reference
451827/189593
Applicant
Didcot Town Council
Council Offices
Britwell Road
Didcot
OX11 7HN
Agent
Oxford Architects LLP
Bagley Croft
Hinksey Hill
Oxford
OX1 5BS
Case Officer
Andy Heron
Telephone: 01235 422600
Email: planning@southoxon.gov.uk
Consultation / Notification
No further Representations on this application will be accepted.

Consultations / Notifications to date are shown below.

Name / Number
Date Sent
Response Date
 
Didcot Town Council
Council Offices
Britwell Road
DIDCOT
Oxon
OX11 7JN
17 11 2023
 
Parklife
47A Park Road
Didcot
OX11 8QL
17 11 2023
 
47 Park Road
Didcot
OX11 8QL
17 11 2023
 
Application Type
Minor (Section 73)
Application Progress
Date Received  
10th November 2023
Registration Date  
10th November 2023
Start Consultation Period  
17th November 2023
End Consultation Period  
8th December 2023
Target Decision Date  
5th January 2024
Decision
Planning Permission on 5th January 2024
Conditions / Refusal Reasons
That the development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the details shown on the following approved plans, 22137-B1-00-DR-A-1001_P1, except as controlled or modified by conditions of this permission. Reason: To secure the proper planning of the area in accordance with Development Plan policies.

The development shall accord with the tree protection details approved via condition discharge application P22/S4635/DIS. Reason: To safeguard trees which are visually important in accordance with Policies ENV1, DES1, and DES2 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

The development shall accord with the approved surface water drainage details approved via condition discharge application P22/S4635/DIS. The approved surface water drainage shall thereafter be implemented in accordance with the approved details prior to the occupation of the development hereby approved. Reason: To prevent pollution and flooding in accordance with Policies ENV12 and EP4 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

The development shall accord with the approved foul drainage details approved via condition discharge application P22/S4635/DIS. The approved foul drainage shall thereafter be implemented in accordance with the approved details prior to the occupation of the development hereby approved. Reason: To ensure the proper provision of foul water drainage and to ensure flooding and pollution is not exacerbated in the locality in accordance with policy EP4 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

The development shall accord with the BREEAM pre-assessment report approved via condition discharge application P22/S4635/DIS. Reason: To ensure high standards of sustainable design and construction in accordance with policy DES10 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

The building shall not be occupied until a final certificate has been submitted to and approved by the local planning authority. The final certificate must demonstrate that BREEAM (or any such equivalent national measure of sustainable national measure of sustainable building which replaces that scheme) rating 'very good' has been achieved for this development. The development shall achieve BREEAM level 'very good' unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To ensure high standards of sustainable design and construction in accordance with policy DES10 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

The development shall accord with the approved plans and the material samples approved via condition discharge application P22/S4635/DIS. Reason: In the interests of the visual appearance of the development in accordance with Policies DES1 and DES2 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

Cycle parking facilities shall be provided prior to the occupation of the development hereby approved, in accordance with details approved via condition discharge application P23/3620/DIS. The approved cycle parking facilities shall be retained for such use thereafter. Reason: To encourage the use of cycles as a means of transport in accordance with Policy TRANS5 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

Within 3 months of occupation the landscaping scheme (including hard surfaces) as shown on the approved plans and the revised planting plan submitted in support of this application shall be implemented and maintained in accordance with the approved scheme. In the event of any of the soft landscaping so planted dying or being seriously damaged or destroyed within 5 years of the completion of the development, replacement planting, as the case may be, of a species first approved by the Local Planning Authority, shall be planted and properly maintained in a position or positions first approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To help to assimilate the development into its surroundings in accordance with Policies ENV1, DES1 and DES2 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

Within 3 months of occupation of the development hereby approved, the parking and turning areas shall be provided in accordance with the approved plan 1001 Rev P1 and shall be constructed, laid out, surfaced, drained and completed to be compliant with sustainable drainage (SuDS) principles, and shall be retained unobstructed except for the parking of vehicles associated with the development at all times. Reason: In the interests of highway safety and in accordance with Policy TRANS5 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

The developer shall confirm in writing to the Local Planning Authority the presence of any unsuspected contamination encountered during the development. In the event of any contamination to the land and/or water being encountered, no development shall continue until a programme of investigation and/or remedial works to include methods of monitoring and certification of such works undertaken. Where land contamination investigation/remedial works are required this must be carried out by a competent person in accordance with current government and Environment Agency Guidance and Approved Codes of Practice such as Land Contamination: Risk Management 2020 and BS10175:2011 +A2:2017 'Investigation of potentially contaminated sites' and submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. Reason: To ensure that any ground, water and associated gas contamination is identified and adequately addressed to ensure the safety of the development, the environment and to ensure the site is suitable for the proposed use in accordance with Policy ENV11 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

Upon completion of the development any external lighting shall be designed and installed so the main beam angle is not directed towards any receptors. To prevent glare, the lighting sources (bulbs and reflectors) shall not be visible from any adjacent properties. The luminaire's front glazing shall be kept parallel to the ground surface (i.e. facing downwards). This scheme shall also ensure that light trespass into the windows of any light sensitive premises shall not have a Vertical Illuminance greater than 10 Lux (in accordance with the Institution of Lighting Engineers Guidance Notes for the Reduction of Obtrusive Light GN01). Reason: To protect the appearance of the area, the environment and wildlife, and local residents from light pollution in accordance with Policy ENV12 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.
Appeal
No appeal lodged.
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